Hammond organs

[franksdad]

Look up the Herman Stevens Singers..Didnt it Rain, its a hoo

hold my mule I'm gonna shout!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[frontaloadotmy]

Harry

Was the X77 a single unique style model? Was there a series of X models?

I ask because maybe 8 or 10 years ago I remember seeing one, or something very similar at one of the nearby Salvation Army Thrift Stores. I thought it was quite
striking, and looked to be in lightly used condition, though I don't think it
had the fancy speaker. I thought it was ridiculously inexpensive at less than $200.
Though I am not a musician , I had to resist the compulsion to purchase it because it was so unique and attractive.

 

[tolivac]

Love hearing about the progress of restoring the Boardwalk Center organs.What's the status of the Ballroom organ?Is there a target date when both will be fully playable?Sort of remember RR musicians liked X77 Hammond organs.Now that folks are more aware of the values of Hammond organs-you don't see them in thrift and swap shops anymore.

 

[washernoob]

There was a Hammond X66 model too.

A little more funky in design. I saw one in person once. Talk about a beast.

 

[kimball455]

Hammond X organs

Some info about the X77 -- Hammond engineered an instrument for those looking for the "big sound" named the X-77. Essentially, it combined the features of the B~3 with new sounds and power the pros never got from their longtime favorite.
Included is a link to a great 'History of the Hammond' page and how the Hammond organ was developed along with all of the various type of Hammonds that were produced throught out the years. Also there is a description of the demonstration that proved that a Hammond was, in fact, an organ.

http://www.hammond-organ.com/History/hammond_story1.htm

 

[whitekingd]

I agree! There is nothing like a Hammond organ. I've been playing professionaly for the past 26 years and still use my original M-3. The M-3's are rather underated in my opinion. I've only had my baby in the shop one time, and that turned out to be a problem with the organ mate reverb unit and not the Hammond at all. Long live the Hammond!!!